Cynthia Rose Eaker , 78, of Hixson, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Cindy was born in Kankakee Il. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Searle. Cindy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Eaker , son, Ronnie Eaker , and grandchildren, Angela and Jason Kirby.    ... (click for more)

Randall “Randy” James Cawood, 41, of Apison, died on Sunday, December 8, 2013.   He was predeceased by his mother, Donna Sue Millaway. Survivors include his father, Lester Cawood; daughter, Morgan Cawood of Apison; two sisters, Connie Brumfield of Cleveland and Tereasa Wilson of Chattanooga; brother, Todd Cawood of Hixson; grandson, Kedreon Frank and several ... (click for more)

Margaret Louise Fugate, 82, of Spring City, TN, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at her home.  She was born May 3, 1931 in Rhea Springs to the late Jason and Pauline (Barger) Porter; and was also preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and beloved husband of 63 years, William “Earl” Fugate; and her two sons, Zane Fugate and Maurice Fugate. A resident of Spring City ... (click for more)

Sue Everett, 70, of Pikeville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 11, 2013.  She attended and was a member of the New Harmony Church of Christ. Sue was very active in her church and in her community. She served as a member on the Bledsoe County School Board for nearly 30 years. She was active with the Republican Women’s Group. Her favorite past ... (click for more)

A federal grand jury in Chattanooga has returned a 9-count indictment, charging 12 people with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute 280 grams or more of cocaine base (“crack”), and/or 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. Charged were Timothy Wade Sawyer, 45, of Chattanooga; Carol Chalk, 45, of Chattanooga; Eric Crockett, 37, of Ooltewah; Jackie M. Sawyer, 43, of Chattanooga; James ... (click for more)

Senator Lamar Alexander said Wednesday he was stunned after being told by law enforcement officers that his chief of staff was being investigated on charges of child pornography. He said Ryan Loskarn has been placed on administrative leave. Senator Alexander said,  “I was just informed by the United States Senate legal counsel’s office that law enforcement agents are ... (click for more)